Lil’ Baci

Amazing food for brunch, lunch and dinner. Pizza are wonderful and favourite brunch order is the mushroom and goat cheese baked eggs. Truffled scrambled eggs on toast are also incredible. This is a regular weekend brunch go-​to place that never disappoints.

I’ve heard many great things about Lil’ Baci’s brunch menu, but decided to try it out for dinner. We started with an order of burrata (burrata, cherry tomatoes, arugula, basil and olive oil). I LOVE burrata, and I know it is typically a pricey cheese, but $ 19.95 seems a little steep for the amount of cheese that is served in this appetizer. But it was delicious!
I ordered ricotta cavatelli for my main dish (ricotta cavatelli pasta with brussel sprouts, shallots, roast cherry tomatoes, butter, parsley and parmesan cheese). You could definitely tell the pasta was house-​made — it tasted fresh. Definitely an interesting combination — I’ve never had brussel sprouts in pasta. The dish was good, but not great. And again, $ 19.95 seems a little steep for the portion served.
Our server was great; she was friendly and very helpful with my questions about the menu.
I would definitely return to Lil’ Baci to try the brunch menu, but I don’t think I would return for lunch or dinner.

This place has a solid brunch that I really enjoyed. I had a cocktail that was a lemonade-​type sparkling drink and it was refreshing. I had the truffled scrambled eggs on toast and they were to die for. I was extremely happy about my selection and pleasantly surprised by this place. My friend enjoyed her meal as well and she had the baked eggs.
Overall, I think that the food here is quality. The service was a bit slow but nothing I couldn’t cope with. The drinks were good. They didn’t rush us out. An overal pleasant experience. Way better than waiting in line for 10 years next door.

Ok so I’ll admit that my friend and I meant to have brunch at Lady Marmalade right next door to this place but there was a line out the door. Luckily, I had already noticed this place when we passed it and good thing the food the people sitting right by the large front windows were eating looked appetizing (or maybe I was famished from a morning of swimming at Jimmie Simpson) because that’s when I said «Ok, let’s just go here!».
I’m not usually one to crave or go out searching for Italian food, so I was curious what an Italian place (because how Italian is the name «Lil’ Baci» even) had to offer for brunch. I go out for brunch quite often so I was hoping there was going to be something quite unique on this menu. While Eggs Benedict is my go-​to, I decided to order their «Baci Balls» and Eggs.
Food took a little on the long side to arrive but probably because of the busy Sunday morning brunch crowd. I’ll let it slide since we just wandered in on a whim anyway. When it arrived, I was pleased with what I saw… I love places that give you both a salad and potatoes side! I liked the bread for our toast though I kind of wished there had been butter on it (or there had been some on the table). The Baci Balls themselves (I got the Classic) were like giant meatballs smothered in tomato (marinara?) sauce alongside poached eggs. I’m personally not the biggest tomato sauce fan but once I broke the egg yolk and swirled everything around and dipped my toast in it, it wasn’t that big of a deal. I actually ended up wiping up every last drop with my toast.
If you’re into spicy, they offer chili oil, which I appreciated on my potatoes.

A gem in the east side!
Often overlooked behind the massive underwhelming line from Lady Marmalade. One of the only places that serve food past 3pm in a Sunday (hangover brunch). Their eggs ANYTHING are divine. Pizza are also crispy and smothered in cheese — they know the way to my heart.
Favorite thing: those damn meatballs. Soooooo cheesy and juicy and just the right amount of tomato sauce to make every bite heavenly.
My go to hangover brunch spot for the east end :) highly recommend!

Rappini and brussel sprouts are impeccably delicious. Baci (turducken) balls are good for the smaller appetite or when you don’t want to eat a lot of meat. Lamb balls on another occasion had even more flavour. No gluten free options. Nice that they serve Pommes Cider but need an option without sulfites. Great ambiance and romantic lighting. Intimate patio in summer months.

Overpriced and not very good.
I used to eat here frequently and when I went back, it was way overpriced and to be honest, I can make better pasta at home.
I won’t return.

Nice place on queen st east.
Great pasta and pizza selection.
Enjoyed the beet salad.
The duck pappardelle pasta was great.
And the baci was amazing.
The pizza was nice but I may have picked the wrong one, the Napoli was too salty, and the porchetta pizza was just ok.
If I go back I’ll try something different.
Nice atmosphere.

Made a comment about not wanting gnocchi because it’s too heavy, they recommend some sort of pasta log that was as dry, flavorless, dense and as close to inedible that I could imagine. No sauce, just a few brussel sprout leaves??? One of the worst dishes I’ve ever paid for. 20 $ at that.

We love brunch at lil Baci, i usually go for the eggs tomato in a skillet! so so good and tasty! They have friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere! Dont be afraid to head in there back patio, its a nice hidden spot!

Just finished a brunch. We only came here because the line at the place we were hoping to go was too long and this place was next door.
Good coffee, good Caesars. The food however was a big disappointment. My mushroom baked eggs LOOKED great, but was so horribly over cooked that my egg yolks turned to powder. There was also barely any spinach or goat cheese. The potatoes were under seasoned and over cooked, and the toast wasn’t buttered (which would have been ok if my yolks had been runny).
Furthermore, the table beside us who ordered 10 minutes after us received their food at the same time as we did. Their eggs were runny, meaning the chefs let ours overcook in the oven just so all the plates could be served together.
Two Caesars, two coffees and two brunch meals cost us over $ 60. I would have been fine with that… if the food had been worth eating.
We will not be returning.

Stumbled on this place accidentally but glad we did. Nice ambiance and amazing food as well as a very friendly staff.

Having ventured out for quiet meal… I stumbled (sober) on this little hot spot.
The Friendliest and genuinely nicest of welcomes had me relaxed in seconds.
Sir Matthew shared menu options and got me settled in for a delightful dining experience. (Pizza and salad and a raspberry wheat beer).
Exactly what I needed this eve !

Had great brunch here on a Saturday morning, with no line-​ups and great service. Menu was short and choices all sounded delicious.
I got the eggs benny and loved that all potatoes were cooked in duck fat, and soft on the inside but crispy outside.

Fantastic brunch!!! There is one brunch item with an amazing mushroom tapenade on toast topped with eggs. To die for!

Came here for brunch on a Sunday. This place has a really nice atmosphere, great service and lots of choices on the brunch menu. I am giving it a 5 star to boost up their rating from a 3.5 star to a 4 because I think that’s more true to the rating of this restaurant, for brunch at least.

Fantastic brunch as was my couple of dinners long ago. Had duck Baci balls with poached eggs. All very yummy. Everything looked good on the menu and as much with what I saw the other diners having.
Service was fast, efficient, and friendly.

Admittedly, only stopped in for a beer but sometimes that’s all it takes!
The chalkboard is what sold me — I LOVE a good sidewalk chalkboard — and decided to stop in for a pint. A small bar but plenty of dining room seats if you roll in post-​lunch/​pre-​dinner. Craft beers on tap (had the Side Launch Dark — delicious) and the service was fantastic.
Pretty sure her name was Molly (think I overheard that) and she was great in that she was real and genuine. That’s all I ask for.
Looking forward to trying out their menu and, as I’ve since read, their killer back patio!

I’d say 3 stars in the winter months, and 4 stars during patio season (they have a large back deck with awnings that is quite green and nice for al fresco dining, when weather permits).
The food is casual/​rustica Italian and the menu is good for sharing and sampling different things. Most of it is very good, with the occasional miss. The menu features a lot of specials which I rather like as it keeps things interesting/​varied if you’re a regular.
The service is helpful and friendly. It’s an intimate space that is warm and dimly lit. The prices are mid-​range and very reasonable for the quality. Overall it’s a good meal!

My 24 year old niece was in town visiting so we wandered around the ‘hood looking for a vegetarian option for her. Lots of hamburgers, not a lot of veggies. After reading a few menus on windows, we decided Lil’ Baci looked warm and inviting and went in.
I’m so glad we did. The food was tasty — I had pizza, she had spaghetti — and the atmosphere was just as it had looked — warm, inviting, cozy, fun. It got a bit loud at the end of our dinner (around 9 pm) but I like loud. It allows you to have intimate conversations about sex and breakups and boys and worries without the certainty that the quiet couple next to you is listening to every word.
And yah, at the beginning of the night there were a lot of families with small children but there wasn’t any shreaking or screaming or loud parent admonishments. Instead, it seemed communal and lovely.
I’ve read a couple of reviews about the ‘too friendly’ service and I have to disagree. Our server — Justin — helped make the night a great one for us by being engaging, flirty and fun. If women can put on ‘the shine’ and spread compliments like hot butter on breakfast toast for tips, why not men? Bring it on, Justin.
Altogether, a great way to spend the night in the neighbourhood.